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So every Monday/Tuesday, I will review the Sunday NFL games, asking what we saw, what we know and what we can expect...

What We Know: NFL Week 3

by Jacob Simpson (Scribe)

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Game Recap

September 22, 2008


So every Monday/Tuesday, I will review the Sunday NFL games, asking what we saw, what we know and what we can expect. Cool with you? Okay, let's bleeping go!

Falcons-38, Chiefs-13

What we saw: Atlanta, probably the worst 2-1 team in NFL history, dominating the Chiefs, who have potential to be one of the worst teams in NFL history.

What we know: We know Kansas City is overrated. We also know that Atlanta is a cut above the KC/Det/StL basement...good for them. They're probably still a 6-10 team at best.

What we can expect: Its only gonna get worse for KC. Atlanta has Carolina and Green Bay on the road the next two weeks, followed by Chicago at home. Yeah...they're not keeping this up.

Bills-24, Raiders-23

What we saw: The Bills won in a furious rally at home. I think these kind of wins are big building blocks for teams like Buffalo who are trying to assert their identity. The players might look back on this as the definitive moment of their season if they're in the playoffs.

What we know: Lane Kiffin is gonna be fired. This division is Buffalo's if the Patriots really are that bad.

What we can expect: I'm expecting Buffalo to take the AFC East right now unless Kevin O'Connell saves New England's season. Oakland has talent and will still compete but they're a year away no matter who the coach is.

Buccaneers-27, Bears-24 (OT)

What we saw: Tampa Bay seems to play better for Brian Griese, though they're probably not winning too much if he has to throw 60-something times. This could be a bigger win for the Bucs as the season moves on if these two are duking it out for a wild card.

What we know: Tampa Bay is legit and the South Division race should be really interesting. Chicago looks like it could contend for a wild card spot, but they have to win these games.

What we can expect: Both South division races should be a lot of fun to watch. Chicago should still be able to contend but their defense has gotta put up a better effort if they're going anywhere this year.

Vikings-20, Panthers-10

What we saw: Minnesota's defense shut Carolina down and the Vikes got a win they desperately needed. Gus Frerotte might actually be the answer at QB.

What we know: Both of these teams are really good, wild card-contending types. Jake Delhomme hasn't looked that good though. Granted he's played three decent defenses but aside from that one drive against the Chargers, he's has problems using his receivers.

What we can expect: Carolina will still compete in the wild South, but they need to do better offensively to have Super Bowl dreams. Likewise Minnesota in the North.

Dolphins-38, Patriots-13

What we saw: Matt Cassel and the Patriots defense were both viciously exposed. We saw Ronnie Brown reborn.

What we know: Ronnie Brown is probably a better option at running back than Ricky Williams. If he can churn out decent yardage and Chad Pennington can continue to be accurate, the Dolphins could pull off some more upsets. New England all of the sudden has a thousand more questions and are facing the fact that Cassel might not be the answer.

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